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Christchurch Town Hall

Christchurch Town Hall

The Christchurch Town Hall was officially opened on 30 September 1972.  The complex originally consisted of three major elements - an auditorium, a theatre and foyer/function rooms.  Seating over 2300...

Christchurch Town Hall

The Christchurch Town Hall was officially opened on 30 September 1972.  The complex originally consisted of three major elements - an auditorium, a theatre and foyer/function rooms.  Seating over 2300...

Christchurch Tramway

Christchurch Tramway

The first tram to run in Christchurch was from Cathedral Square to the Railway Station in 1880.  Electrified in 1903, it became the largest electric tramway system in New Zealand....

Christchurch Tramway

The first tram to run in Christchurch was from Cathedral Square to the Railway Station in 1880.  Electrified in 1903, it became the largest electric tramway system in New Zealand....

Holden Kingswood

Holden Kingswood

The Holden Kingswood was the true family wagon of its day.  Many have happy memories of family outings and trips in the big car. For the 1974 Commonwealth Games held...

Holden Kingswood

The Holden Kingswood was the true family wagon of its day.  Many have happy memories of family outings and trips in the big car. For the 1974 Commonwealth Games held...

Daffodils - The Garden City

Daffodils - The Garden City

Christchurch is truly a garden city with over 1200 parks and gardens.  At it's heart is Hagley Park  - 165 hectares (407 acres) of beautiful landscape including one of the top...

Daffodils - The Garden City

Christchurch is truly a garden city with over 1200 parks and gardens.  At it's heart is Hagley Park  - 165 hectares (407 acres) of beautiful landscape including one of the top...

The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (with Rutherford's Den)

The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (with Ruthe...

Comprising of 22 heritage buildings, the Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora was originally the city’s university, Canterbury College.  Later in the 1970’s, the university relocated to the suburb of...

The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (with Ruthe...

Comprising of 22 heritage buildings, the Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora was originally the city’s university, Canterbury College.  Later in the 1970’s, the university relocated to the suburb of...

Cardboard Cathedral

Cardboard Cathedral

Since damage from the 2011 earthquake closed Christ Church Cathedral, the Cardboard Cathedral, also known as the Transitional Cathedral, has been the seat of the Anglican faith in Christchurch. The...

Cardboard Cathedral

Since damage from the 2011 earthquake closed Christ Church Cathedral, the Cardboard Cathedral, also known as the Transitional Cathedral, has been the seat of the Anglican faith in Christchurch. The...